Kingswear Castle returned to service for the 2025 season on Tuesday 1st July. Here are a few pics taken aboard on the day.
Kingswear Castle is on long term charter to the River Dart Steam Railway and River Boat Company who operate her on behalf of the Paddle Steamer Kingswear Castle Trust.
NB Kingswear Castle does not operate on all their services. If booking in advance at Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company please understand that the trip is not guaranteed to be on Kingswear Castle.
In 2025, Kingswear Castle is scheduled to operate up to 4th September only. Please call on the day of travel to check which vessel is operating the service: 01803 555872
The Paddle Steamer Kingswear Castle Trust is running three fund raising trips towards the cost of Phase 2 of KC’s major rebuild planned for this coming winter. For more details of these trips and to buy tickets for them visit our online shop here.
Kingswear Castle returned to service in 2023 after the first part of a major rebuild which is designed to set her up for the next 25 years running on the River Dart. The Paddle Steamer Kingswear Castle Trust is now fund raising for the second phase of the rebuild. You can read more about the rebuilds and how you can help if you can here.
John Megoran
